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FROM THE EDITOR

June is finally here! It’s hard to believe we’re almost half-way 2027.

Did you know the name June has its origins in Latin, deriving from the word junius, which is believed to be derived from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. In ancient Rome, the month of June was dedicated to Juno, making it a significant and auspicious time for weddings and the beginning of new life.

This bit of trivia is especially interesting to me as my oldest son, Andrew Logan, is getting married in Colorado on June 13th. I’m so excited for the fun, festivities and to officially welcome his new bride, Molli, into our family.

Most likely, when you open this month’s The Grand Season, I’ll be celebrating with our family and friends.

This month please consider supporting the many local businesses that make The Grand Season possible if you need help with any home improvement project.

Happy Father’s Day to all the father’s and grandfather’s. I hope you enjoy the slower days of summer!

Cheers,

Melissa Whitton Editor/Associate Publisher

YOU HAPPINESS HABITS

A happy retirement means many things to different people. There are several habits that can help to make your retirement years more gratifying. Here are some ideas to make your life a little happier.

1. Have a bunch of interests.

The happiest retirees know very well how to travel, play and explore, and they wholeheartedly engage in three or more hobbies on a regular basis. Keep in mind, it doesn’t really matter what your interests are. It might be hiking or biking. It might be photography or volunteering. It might even be painting theatrical sets for the community playhouse.

2. Establish satisfying daily routines. Figuring out the right routines that bring you pleasure can take

time. Most retirees may have to experiment quite a bit and accept the fact that it can take a while to figure out which routines work and which don’t.

3. Keep close to your kids — but not too close. The happiness level of most retirees skyrockets when they live near at least one — and preferably two — adult children. But your kids should not be dependent on you. The adult children of the happiest retirees are out in the world living their own lives.

4. Connect with friends. The importance of having friends in retirement cannot be overstated. People with good friends tend to not only be happier but live longer. It’s important that friendships

branch out to your personal interests and that some of these friendships be with younger people, too. In the end, a happy retirement requires friends of different ages from different walks of life.

5. Take your health seriously.

Typically, the happiest retirees also are among the healthiest retirees. While you can’t do a lot about genetics, you can still take simple and regular actions to care for your body. It’s not about dieting but it is about paying attention to what you eat. It’s not about suddenly becoming a gym rat, but it is about finding the time for modest exercise such as walking, biking or swimming every day.

1. Is the book of Simeon (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. In which book’s 13:12 does Jesus predict children rebelling against their parents to be a sign of end times? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

3. As found in 1 Chronicles 29, how many years did David reign over Israel? Five, Thirteen, Twenty-two, Forty

4. From 2 Samuel 4, what 5-year-old boy was dropped by his nurse and lamed for life? Moses, Mephibosheth, Peter, Andronicus

5. What prophet was the son of Elkanah and Hannah? Samuel, Huldah, Daniel, Nathan

6. How many times in the Bible do the words “Christian” or “Christians” appear? 3, 13, 30, 300

Mark 3) Forty 4) Mephibosheth 5) Samuel 6) Three

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FLASHBACK

Answers on pg. 30

1. Where did Beatle George Harrison get his idea for “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”?

2. Paul Revere & the Raiders were originally known by what name?

3. What was the Big Bopper’s real name?

4. Which artist released an album titled “Highway 61 Revisited”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I’ll try every trick in the book, With every step that you take, everywhere that you look.”

Ben Affleck has co-written and directed the crimethriller film “Animals,” in which he also stars with Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson. He produced the film with his longtime best friend Matt Damon. Damon was busy this past year making “The Odyssey,” which’ll finally hit theaters on July 17.

“The Wizard of Oz” has sold almost 3 million tickets for an immersive 4D screening at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where tickets start at $100. The 1939 classic starring Judy Garland wasn’t a success when it first opened. It cost $2.8 million and only grossed $3 million during its initial release. Then, in 1949, a brilliant MGM executive hatched the idea to show “Oz” in theaters at matinees, where it grossed $25.6 million.

In 1959, CBS began showing “Oz” as an annual event, which continued for 40 years, ending in 1998. It was ranked second in Variety’s 100 Greatest Movies of All Time list, and the Library of Congress has proclaimed it the most-viewed film in cinematic history. The Sphere has already mined $370 million out of their “Oz” goldmine.

DINING GUIDE

The Statue of Liberty is made of more than 300 layers of copper.

If the U.S. Army were a city, it would be the 10th largest in the country, having more people than popular cities such as San Francisco; Jacksonville, Florida; and Austin, Texas.

In 1960, the average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome was 10 years. By 2007, the average had risen to 47 years.

Jupiter contracts by about 2 centimeters per year as it radiates internal heat into space.

The five-second rule is, sadly, a myth, since bacteria can live after four weeks on carpet.

During the Middle Ages, people tried a number of ways to cure the black plague, including avoiding bad thoughts, eating and drinking in moderation, and not abusing the poor.

The world’s oldest emergency phone number is the U.K’s 999 number, introduced on June 30, 1937.

Warm Dr Pepper was once a popular Christmas drink and even thought to aid colds and other ailments.

The Zimbabwean dollar bank note holds the record for the greatest number of zeros shown (100,000,000,000,000).

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INSPIRE SOAR

Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. Lou Holtz

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathingthat’s why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Jim Ryun

Once something is a passion, the motivation is there.

Michael Schumacher

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Norman Ralph Augustine

Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.

Roy T. Bennett

In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it.

Jane Smiley

In life, an abundance of confidence gives us higher motivation, persistence, and optimism and can allow us to accomplish things we otherwise might not have undertaken.

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I’ll always use the negativity as more motivation to work even harder and become even stronger.

Tim Tebow

GROWTH PURSUE PURPOSE

After years of planning and saving, you’ve finally achieved your dream of retirement. Then, one day you wake up and realize you have no focus or motivation. Essentially, you have lost your purpose.

But realizing you’ve lost your purpose is just the first step to finding a new one. Some retirees are fully prepared to launch into extensive volunteer work. Others travel and spend time with families. Others lunch with the ladies and play bridge. Still others begin painting or journey into photography. Overall, whatever the new goal is, they have one. But you may not. There are countless books out there about finding your calling. Unfortunately, most of those books are about finding a career you can be passionate about.

So, if you haven’t yet decided what your new purpose will be, perhaps the first question is

whether or not you need one. For many retirees, living with freedom, trying new things, and enjoying life’s endless possibilities is enough – they are content without any “higher” or overarching purpose.

But for many of us, finding a new purpose is necessary and can be a major undertaking. Afterall, retirement is all about pursuing the things you couldn’t while you were younger. Here are a few questions to help open your mind to new possibilities and help you regain your focus and motivation:

What social or ethical issues are most important to me?

What made me happy in my childhood that I’d like to try again? When do I feel the most creative?

How have I made the world a better place?

How can I make the world a better place going forward?

What special talents do I have that I haven’t been able to explore?

What have I thought about trying someday?

What or who touches my heart? What characteristics do I have that have intrinsic value?

What skills can I use to benefit other people?

Am I more motivated by issues, family, or something else?

Am I where I want to be spiritually and what can I do if I’m not?

What would I regret not doing when I die?

Work on these questions over a period of time. Spend some time each day writing on whichever ones strike you at that moment. As you journal your thoughts and determine what you value, you can begin to shape what your new purpose will be.

1. What retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant general was named Major League Baseball Commissioner in 1965 but was forced to resign in

2. What Czechoslovakian tennis player ended Martina Navratilova’s 74-match winning streak and her bid for a calendar Grand Slam at the 1984 Australian Open?

3. What NFL stadium set a new Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd roar when it hit 142.2 dB in September 2014?

4. Major League Baseball’s Rule 7.13, prohibiting catchers from blocking baserunners at home plate, is informally named after what former San Francisco Giants catcher? SPORTS QUIZ

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FLASHBACK

Answers from pg. 14

1. While reading about the “I Ching,” Harrison decided to write a song based on the first words he saw upon opening a book at random. The first words he saw were “gently weeps.” The song appears on the group’s double white album, released in 1968.

2. The Downbeats. As Raiders, the group wore Revolutionary War costumes on stage and had their first hit with “Just Like Me” in 1965.

3. Jiles Perry Richardson Jr. He died in the plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens in February 1959.

4. Bob Dylan, in 1965.

5. “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” by Lou Christie, in 1969. The song charted around the globe and spent 12 weeks on the Hot 100.

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“I was born and raised in inner city Chicago, the sixth of eighteen children with fifteen brothers. Being the oldest daughter, I was always a caregiver which I believe influenced me to pursue work in the healthcare industry. Today, I have three daughters and five grandchildren.

Years ago, I volunteered for hospice and knew immediately that helping seniors was my calling. I was soon employed by hospice but I felt something was missing. I realized it was the limited time I was able to spend with my clients. Having my own business allows me to provide the intimate hands on service needed in our community. I am committed to our seniors throughout their lives and I thank the community for the opportunity to serve.”

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When it becomes too difficult for you or your loved ones to safely manage daily living and/or manage medical needs, call Sue Royer for help navigating the many options available.

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